OLD FORGE - About 600 pounds of tripe was prepped for this year's Felittese Festival, all according to a recipe passed down from Ted Giglio's late mother.

Angelina Cusumano Giglio's tripe and soffritto recipe was served up at the 26th annual event, which began on Friday and continued Saturday. The festival has raised more than $150,000 for local families and organizations, Mr. Giglio, 59, said.

"We're trying to bring in some young people to learn the recipes," Mr. Giglio said of continuing the tradition.

The festival continues today with a 5k run at 9 a.m. starting at the Old Forge High School football stadium, followed by Mass at St. Mary's Church and a procession down Main Street to a chapel on Third Street.

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